County in Massachusetts

Suffolk County Travel Guide

Suffolk County travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌙 43°F now🕔 11:19 PM local📅 Best: June, August and September👥 780.000

Active alerts for Suffolk County

⚠️Wed, Oct 28: freezing overnight, 31°F (-0°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.

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Summary

Suffolk County is a county in Massachusetts. Suffolk County is a county in the United States. It has a population of about 780.000.

Right now it is 43°F (6°C) in Suffolk County with clear. It feels like 38°F. Today runs from 31°F to 54°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.1/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Suffolk County is June, August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 84°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 20°F.

The closest major airport is Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), about 3 mi away. Nearby highlights include Cape Cod National Seashore, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket and Franconia Notch State Park.

In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 54°F is 9.5°F below the 64°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Suffolk County today at 10/10. Overnight lows near 31°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Suffolk County

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 42°21′36.4″N 71°3′32″W (42.3601, -71.0589)

Weather in Suffolk County right now

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43°F
Clear · feels like 38°F
Humidity85%
Wind5 mph SW
Gusts13 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover0%
Pressure1026 hPa
VisibilityGood · 12 mi
Air quality56 · Moderate
Sunrise7:12 AM
Sunset5:42 PM
Moon🌖 Waning gibbous · 95%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:19 PM, Oct 28 local time.

⚠️Wed, Oct 28: freezing overnight, 31°F (-0°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 31

☁️ 54° / 44°

Overcast · 0% rain · wind 16 mph

Sunday, Nov 1

☁️ 57° / 45°

Overcast · 0% rain · wind 8 mph

Quick facts about Suffolk County

TypeCounty
StateMassachusetts
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates42°21′36.4″N 71°3′32″W (42.3601, -71.0589)
Population780.000
Local time11:19 PM (UTC-04:00)
Best monthsJune, August and September
ClimateContinental

Things to do in Suffolk County

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Suffolk County.

Best time to visit Suffolk County

Go in June, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

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November★★★☆☆
December★★☆☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Suffolk County

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Boston Logan International AirportBOS3 miBoston
LaGuardia AirportLGA182 miNew York City
John F. Kennedy International AirportJFK184 miNew York City
Newark Liberty International AirportEWR198 miNew Jersey
Montreal-Trudeau International AirportYUL253 miMontreal
Philadelphia International AirportPHL277 miPhiladelphia

Explore Suffolk County

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Suffolk County?

Suffolk County is a county in Massachusetts. Its coordinates are 42.3601, -71.0589. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Suffolk County right now?

It is currently 43°F (6°C) with clear. Humidity is 85% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit Suffolk County?

June, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Suffolk County, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Suffolk County in?

Suffolk County observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 11:19 PM.

How many people live in Suffolk County?

Suffolk County has a population of approximately 780.000.

What is the nearest airport to Suffolk County?

The closest airports are Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), 3 mi away, LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 182 mi away and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 184 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Suffolk County?

Popular options include Cape Cod National Seashore, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Franconia Notch State Park, Mount Washington and Central Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 28, 2026 at 11:19 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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